Operations Support, Sr. Manager

Company: Ross Stores
Location: Moreno Valley
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Welcome to Ross Stores, Inc., where our differences make us stronger--- At Ross and dd's, inclusion is a way of life. We care about our Associates and the communities we serve and we value their differences. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture. We respect and celebrate the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us. Come join us as we continue our diversity, equality and inclusion journey!GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Operations Support Senior Manager is responsible for the coordination of merchandise flow from Receiving through the DC. The position is also responsible for creating complex and fluctuating daily/weekly/monthly/seasonal headcount staffing plan for the DC. Additionally, this position is responsible for directing the activities surrounding the flow of merchandise and inventory control through any related third party production facility. The Operations Support Senior Manager is designated to be a successor role to an Operations Director, and is viewed to be a key member of the DC leadership team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage all incoming freight processes via the Receiving Office. Ensure that an accurate accounting process of all incoming freight is maintained to match vendor shipping orders to avoid over-charging by vendors. Schedule trailer unloading in a manner to support merchandise processing requirements while avoiding unbudgeted trailer detention charges. Responsible for the trailer detention budget in partnership with Transportation.
• The Production Planning Process is a critical function of this position. Daily production meetings will be led by the position, providing direction to Department Managers on their daily production/volume and staffing requirements. While creating daily/weekly/monthly production plans based upon fluctuating requirements from Corporate Planning & Allocation, the position additionally creates the Staffing Plan while manipulating the complex Staffing Model. This model takes into account projected UPH based upon product type, average UPH performance levels of Ross & Temp Associates and overall merchandise flow within the building to generate an approximate number of FTE's. An accurate headcount projection is critical for the Temporary Agencies to have a pipeline of Temps available during unplanned and planned peak staffing requirements.
• Manage the annual budget process and all Salmon updates.
• Using Transportation, Planning/Allocation & Receiving Department Merchandise Reports, coordinate the scheduling of merchandise by date through the Distribution Center and trailer yard. This includes workflow management & planning; daily pull planning through the building based upon available work, capacities, constraints, and business goals. This avoids tremendous incremental/unbudgeted trailer detention costs and avoids processing bottlenecks creating unplanned UPH and labor scheduling/expense issues.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis to support the DC. To include support of Process Implementation Projects, IT liaison to Network Implementation and various one off requests.
• Manage the CP2 Data Entry team and reporting data that supports Engineered Standards.
• Manage all non-inventory buying and controls.
  COMPETENCIES:
  
  • Analysis & Judgment
  • Organizational Understanding
  • Communication
  • Drive Results
  • Business Acumen
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Planning & Organizing
    SPECIAL SKILLS/REQUIRMENTS:
    
    • College degree (Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration) or equivalent experience. MBA preferred.
    • Proficient P.C. skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and Access.
    • Proven leadership abilities in a fast paced environment.
    • Detailed knowledge of distribution center processing, merchandise production, planning, scheduling, quality control techniques and managerial accounting.
    • Highly proficient communication skills, both oral and written
    • Proven controls management skills with multi-million dollar facility and/or projects.
    • 10+ years experience in large distribution center or manufacturing environment preferred.
    • Management experience in high volume, growth-oriented organization.
    • In-depth knowledge of state of the art distribution systems.
    • Strong project management skills.
      SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
      
      Receiving Manager & Receiving Hourly Team (6-12 Associates), CP2 Data Entry Team (Supervisor & 6-12 Associates)
      
      DISCLAIMER:
      
      This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
      
      Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
      
      DISCLAIMER:
      
      This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.
      
      Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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